Among the earliest Hong Kong films to be entirely shot in mainland China with a full mainland Chinese cast, “The Romance of the Book and Sword” and its companion “Princess Fragrance” are based on Louis Cha’s homonymous novel. Released later in the same month, both films feature all the elements that make these types of novels and their adaptations immensely popular in China.
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The rather labyrinthic story (even with omitting two of the book’s lengthiest subplots) is set in 18th-century China during the Manchu-led Qing dynasty. The Red Flower Society are a secret group of people who aim to overthrow the Qing government and restore Han Chinese rule in China. The organization is led by a number of heroes with Chen Jialuo as their leader. As the movie begins, one of the leaders, Yu Wanting, ambushes Emperor...
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The rather labyrinthic story (even with omitting two of the book’s lengthiest subplots) is set in 18th-century China during the Manchu-led Qing dynasty. The Red Flower Society are a secret group of people who aim to overthrow the Qing government and restore Han Chinese rule in China. The organization is led by a number of heroes with Chen Jialuo as their leader. As the movie begins, one of the leaders, Yu Wanting, ambushes Emperor...
- 8/28/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Part two of her Vietnam Trilogy, after “Boy from Vietnam” and before “The Boat People”, “The Story of Woo Viet” is one of the first political dramas to come out of the Hong Kong movie industry, while still remains one of Ann Hui’s best films.
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Woo Viet is a young Chinese-Vietnamese refugee, who tries to make it to the US by way of Hong Kong, after fighting for years in the Vietnamese war. Violence, however, seems to be all around him, as even the boat that is smuggling him and a number of other people to Hong Kong is filled with brutal incidents and murder, resulting in Woo Viet having to take care of a young boy whose father is killed during the “trip”. As soon as he arrives at his initial destination, he is met by Lap Quan, a pen friend who sent...
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Woo Viet is a young Chinese-Vietnamese refugee, who tries to make it to the US by way of Hong Kong, after fighting for years in the Vietnamese war. Violence, however, seems to be all around him, as even the boat that is smuggling him and a number of other people to Hong Kong is filled with brutal incidents and murder, resulting in Woo Viet having to take care of a young boy whose father is killed during the “trip”. As soon as he arrives at his initial destination, he is met by Lap Quan, a pen friend who sent...
- 7/11/2022
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
After taking a break to present an erotic ghost story with “Rouge”, Stanley Kwan returned to his favorite theme of exploring the mentality of women, this time transferring the setting to another massive megalopolis, New York.
The story revolves around three women hailing from the three separate regions of ‘Greater China’. Lee Fung-jiau is from Hong Kong, and a closeted lesbian who runs a Chinese restaurant in New York and also dabbles in real estate. Wang Hsiung-ping is from Taiwan, and has come to New York to become an actress, spending much of her time and money on acting lessons. She is also living with an American artist, in an apartment they rent from Fung-jiau, who, as the movie begins, kicks them out for not paying the rent, despite their protests regarding art being above money, in a rather ironic comment. Zhaohong comes from mainland China and...
The story revolves around three women hailing from the three separate regions of ‘Greater China’. Lee Fung-jiau is from Hong Kong, and a closeted lesbian who runs a Chinese restaurant in New York and also dabbles in real estate. Wang Hsiung-ping is from Taiwan, and has come to New York to become an actress, spending much of her time and money on acting lessons. She is also living with an American artist, in an apartment they rent from Fung-jiau, who, as the movie begins, kicks them out for not paying the rent, despite their protests regarding art being above money, in a rather ironic comment. Zhaohong comes from mainland China and...
- 6/19/2021
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Backed up by Shaw Brothers, and featuring Chow Yun-fat in one of the protagonist roles, Stanley Kwan’s feature debut was a crowning success, both in the box office and in the Hong Kong Film Awards, where, despite its failure to win any, it was nominated for nine awards.
As the story begins, Bao-er, fed up with her Derek, her husband’s cheating, decides to divorce him. To adapt to her new life as a single woman and mother of young boy Dang Dang, she seeks solace with a group of friends in similar situations, who call themselves the ‘Happy Spinsters Club’. Despite the seemingly happy front that her “sisters” put on, underneath it all each of them secretly yearns for a man in their lives, with them frequently arranging (group) dates. In the meanwhile, Derek moves in with his new girlfriend, Sha Niu, who is much younger that Bao-er but much more immature also.
As the story begins, Bao-er, fed up with her Derek, her husband’s cheating, decides to divorce him. To adapt to her new life as a single woman and mother of young boy Dang Dang, she seeks solace with a group of friends in similar situations, who call themselves the ‘Happy Spinsters Club’. Despite the seemingly happy front that her “sisters” put on, underneath it all each of them secretly yearns for a man in their lives, with them frequently arranging (group) dates. In the meanwhile, Derek moves in with his new girlfriend, Sha Niu, who is much younger that Bao-er but much more immature also.
- 6/15/2021
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Cross Section Of Media & Entertainment Industry Leaders To Participate In Immortal Studios Virtual Summit — Amplifying Aapi Representation In Entertainment & Media
Senator Mazie Hirono, Congressman Ted Lieu, Jon M. Chu,Christina Kim, Kelly Hu Among Those On Board for May 26 Series of Panels and Fireside Chats
Los Angeles, May 20, 2021 — Timed for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Immortal Studios together with media partners Los Angeles Times and NextShark and industry partner Cape (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) today announced Amplifying Aapi Representation in Entertainment & Media (Aarem), a summit series to elevate the dialog around Aapi representation in film, television and pop culture. An extension of the recent focus on ending Anti-Asian violence, the Summit is scheduled for May 26.
Slated to speak are a curated mix of Asian and Pacific American leaders, including Senator Mazie Hirono, Congressman Ted Lieu, Rotten Tomatoes Co-Founder Patrick Lee, Echelon Talent Management CEO Andrew Ooi, Marginal Mediaworks Founder/CEO Sanjay Sharma,...
Senator Mazie Hirono, Congressman Ted Lieu, Jon M. Chu,Christina Kim, Kelly Hu Among Those On Board for May 26 Series of Panels and Fireside Chats
Los Angeles, May 20, 2021 — Timed for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Immortal Studios together with media partners Los Angeles Times and NextShark and industry partner Cape (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) today announced Amplifying Aapi Representation in Entertainment & Media (Aarem), a summit series to elevate the dialog around Aapi representation in film, television and pop culture. An extension of the recent focus on ending Anti-Asian violence, the Summit is scheduled for May 26.
Slated to speak are a curated mix of Asian and Pacific American leaders, including Senator Mazie Hirono, Congressman Ted Lieu, Rotten Tomatoes Co-Founder Patrick Lee, Echelon Talent Management CEO Andrew Ooi, Marginal Mediaworks Founder/CEO Sanjay Sharma,...
- 5/20/2021
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
Having a movie that revolves around a tragic love story whose actual protagonists and Hong Kong cinema legends tragically died 15 years later have deemed “Rouge” a legendary film. Apart from its non-cinematic significance, “Rouge” was an international and local success, winning six awards in from Hong Kong festival and a plethora of others in festivals all over the world.
The script is based on the homonymous novel by Lilian Lee, and unfolds in two periods. The first one takes place during 1934, when we are introduced to Fleur, a high-class, extremely popular courtesan and Chan Chen-pang, a rich playboy who frequented the opium dens of Hong Kong at the time. The two meet and soon fall in love, but his family objects to the affair. In their desperation, the two lovers decide to commit suicide and meet again in the afterlife.
The second period takes place 50 years later, when a disgruntled Fleur,...
The script is based on the homonymous novel by Lilian Lee, and unfolds in two periods. The first one takes place during 1934, when we are introduced to Fleur, a high-class, extremely popular courtesan and Chan Chen-pang, a rich playboy who frequented the opium dens of Hong Kong at the time. The two meet and soon fall in love, but his family objects to the affair. In their desperation, the two lovers decide to commit suicide and meet again in the afterlife.
The second period takes place 50 years later, when a disgruntled Fleur,...
- 5/4/2021
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
While Patrick Tam is internationally well-known for being the mentor of Wong Kar-Wai, his directorial efforts are hardly less impressive than his mentee. Since his debut feature, “The Sword”, he has directed movies with a strong sense of aesthetics and vigorous narratives with a tinge of melancholy. His 1984 release, “Cherie”, follows the same route.
The movie opens with a businessman getting interested in an exercise instructor, whose name is later revealed to be Cherie. The businessman and his assistant try numerous ways to gain the affection of the girl, often resulting in fremdscham-inducing moments. From candlelit dinners in a yacht to expensive dresses as gift, the businessman uses every trick in his arsenal, but is dismayed when Cherie turns her fondness to a photographer with an acute interest in art and aesthetics. She increasingly falls for the photographer. However, there is a problem: he shuns the idea of marriage.
“Cherie” is presented as a comedy.
The movie opens with a businessman getting interested in an exercise instructor, whose name is later revealed to be Cherie. The businessman and his assistant try numerous ways to gain the affection of the girl, often resulting in fremdscham-inducing moments. From candlelit dinners in a yacht to expensive dresses as gift, the businessman uses every trick in his arsenal, but is dismayed when Cherie turns her fondness to a photographer with an acute interest in art and aesthetics. She increasingly falls for the photographer. However, there is a problem: he shuns the idea of marriage.
“Cherie” is presented as a comedy.
- 12/15/2020
- by Raktim Nandi
- AsianMoviePulse
The 1990’s found Hong Kong cinema exploding into the minds and hearts of cinema lovers across the world. “Heroic Bloodshed” had become a genre in itself, The “Girls with Guns” wave lead by Michelle Yeoh was proving popular and category III with an increase in sexually explicit content was also finding a profitable market. So naturally, in the commercial mindset of the industry, someone was meant to combine the three. That man was Godfrey Ho and the film was “Lethal Panther”
Betty Lee (Sibelle Hui) is an agent trying to bring down a counterfeiting ring. After finding out the boss, she is caught in the crossfire, as two assassins take him out. She duels with Eileen (Maria Jo) as Amy (Miyamoto Yoko) finishes the job. It transpires his subordinate Bill Wong (Lawrence Ng) was the instigator and carnage erupts, as he seeks to clean up after himself.
Betty Lee (Sibelle Hui) is an agent trying to bring down a counterfeiting ring. After finding out the boss, she is caught in the crossfire, as two assassins take him out. She duels with Eileen (Maria Jo) as Amy (Miyamoto Yoko) finishes the job. It transpires his subordinate Bill Wong (Lawrence Ng) was the instigator and carnage erupts, as he seeks to clean up after himself.
- 10/15/2020
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
Guest reviewer Lee Broughton returns with a Region B review of Tsui Hark’s mystical tale of derring-do in ancient China. Hark revived a once popular variant of the wuxia film form — the Chinese shenguai wuxia films from the late 1920s — which paired chivalric martial arts with more overtly mystical and mythological elements. The groundbreaking and stylishly executed result is said to have been John Carpenter’s chief inspiration when making Big Trouble in Little China.
Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain
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Eureka Entertainment
1983 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 98 min. / Shu Shan – Xin Shu shan jian ke / Street Date April 20, 2020 / £17.99
Starring: Adam Cheng, Brigitte Lin, Damian Lau, Biao Yuen, Hoi Mang, Moon Lee, Judy Ongg, Sammo Hung, Norman Chu, Corey Yuen.
Cinematography: Bill Wong
Film Editor: Peter Cheung
Original Music: Sing-Yau Kwan
Written by Cheuk-Hon Szeto
Produced by Raymond Chow
Directed by Tsui Hark
Reviewed by Lee Broughton
Ancient China: civil...
Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain
Blu-ray
Eureka Entertainment
1983 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 98 min. / Shu Shan – Xin Shu shan jian ke / Street Date April 20, 2020 / £17.99
Starring: Adam Cheng, Brigitte Lin, Damian Lau, Biao Yuen, Hoi Mang, Moon Lee, Judy Ongg, Sammo Hung, Norman Chu, Corey Yuen.
Cinematography: Bill Wong
Film Editor: Peter Cheung
Original Music: Sing-Yau Kwan
Written by Cheuk-Hon Szeto
Produced by Raymond Chow
Directed by Tsui Hark
Reviewed by Lee Broughton
Ancient China: civil...
- 5/12/2020
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Mulan: Niki Caro will direct Disney's live-action version of Mulan, becoming the second woman to helm a movie budgeted at more than $100 million for the studio. Her credits include Whale Rider, McFarland, USA (above) and The Zookeeper's Wife, due in theaters on March 31. Veteran producer Bill Wong has also joined the team. Based in Hong Kong, Wong enjoyed early success with the crossover smash Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. [THR] Triple Frontier: Academy Award-nominated actor Mahershala Ali (Moonlight) is in negotiations to join Triple Frontier. Tom Hardy is confirmed to star and Channing Tatum's deal is close to being finalized as well, according to the report. Mark Boal (Zero Dark Thirty) wrote the script and J.C. Chandor will direct. The movie is set...
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- 2/15/2017
- by Peter Martin
- Movies.com
Mulan: Niki Caro will direct Disney's live-action version of Mulan, becoming the second woman to helm a movie budgeted at more than $100 million for the studio. Her credits include Whale Rider, McFarland, USA (above) and The Zookeeper's Wife, due in theaters on March 31. Veteran producer Bill Wong has also joined the team. Based in Hong Kong, Wong enjoyed early success with Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. [THR] Triple Frontier: Academy Award-nominated actor Mahershala...
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- 2/15/2017
- by [email protected]
- Fandango
Mulan: Niki Caro will direct Disney's live-action version of Mulan, becoming the second woman to helm a movie budgeted at more than $100 million for the studio. Her credits include Whale Rider, McFarland, USA (above) and The Zookeeper's Wife, due in theaters on March 31. Veteran producer Bill Wong has also joined the team. Based in Hong Kong, Wong enjoyed early success with the crossover smash Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. [THR] Triple Frontier: Academy Award-nominated actor Mahershala Ali (Moonlight) is in negotiations to join Triple Frontier. Tom Hardy is confirmed to star and Channing Tatum's deal is close to being finalized as well, according to the report. Mark Boal (Zero Dark Thirty) wrote the script and J.C. Chandor will direct. The movie is set...
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- 2/14/2017
- by Peter Martin
- Movies.com
Hermione Norris and Mathew Horne have joined the cast of Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death.
They join Ashley Jensen in Sky1's upcoming crime drama, which will air at Christmas.
Norris will star as long-suffering housewife Jo Cummings, while Horne will play Agatha's former assistant Roy.
Meanwhile, Robert Bathurst will play Andy Cummings, Katy Wix will star as Gemma, and Jamie Glover has joined the cast as James, a love interest for Agatha.
Jason Barnett and Matt McCooey will appear as Di Wilkes and DC Bill Wong.
The drama is described as "contemporary and quirky", and is based on the Mc Beaton novel series.
It follows Agatha, a PR whizz who gives up her life in London to move to the seemingly tranquil village of Carsley, but soon finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery.
She inadvertently becomes a suspect in the murder case when she enters the village's annual quiche-making competition.
They join Ashley Jensen in Sky1's upcoming crime drama, which will air at Christmas.
Norris will star as long-suffering housewife Jo Cummings, while Horne will play Agatha's former assistant Roy.
Meanwhile, Robert Bathurst will play Andy Cummings, Katy Wix will star as Gemma, and Jamie Glover has joined the cast as James, a love interest for Agatha.
Jason Barnett and Matt McCooey will appear as Di Wilkes and DC Bill Wong.
The drama is described as "contemporary and quirky", and is based on the Mc Beaton novel series.
It follows Agatha, a PR whizz who gives up her life in London to move to the seemingly tranquil village of Carsley, but soon finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery.
She inadvertently becomes a suspect in the murder case when she enters the village's annual quiche-making competition.
- 9/5/2014
- Digital Spy
Ashley Jensen will lead the cast of Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death.
The Extras star will play the title role in Sky1's upcoming crime drama, which will air at Christmas.
The drama is described as "contemporary and quirky", and is based on the Mc Beaton's novel series.
Other characters from the novel - including DC Bill Wong, cleaning lady Gemma Simpson and former assistant Roy Silver - have yet to be cast.
The drama follows Agatha, a PR whizz who gives up her life in London to move to the seemingly tranquil village of Carsley, but soon finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery.
She inadvertently becomes a suspect in the murder case when she enters the village's annual quiche-making competition. She sets out to clear her name and solve the murder mystery once and for all.
On her role in the drama, Jensen said: "I am...
The Extras star will play the title role in Sky1's upcoming crime drama, which will air at Christmas.
The drama is described as "contemporary and quirky", and is based on the Mc Beaton's novel series.
Other characters from the novel - including DC Bill Wong, cleaning lady Gemma Simpson and former assistant Roy Silver - have yet to be cast.
The drama follows Agatha, a PR whizz who gives up her life in London to move to the seemingly tranquil village of Carsley, but soon finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery.
She inadvertently becomes a suspect in the murder case when she enters the village's annual quiche-making competition. She sets out to clear her name and solve the murder mystery once and for all.
On her role in the drama, Jensen said: "I am...
- 8/22/2014
- Digital Spy
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